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Brine Calculator

Calculate salt brine concentration by weight for pickling, fermentation, and curing. Supports salt, sugar, and mixed brines.

Inputs

ml

Volume of water in milliliters (1 ml water ≈ 1 g)

%

Target brine concentration by weight (2-5% for most ferments, up to 26% for saturation)

Type of solute — mixed uses a 2:1 salt-to-sugar ratio

Results

Solute Weight

36.3 g

Total Solution Weight

1036 g

Actual Concentration3.50%

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Tips

1
Use non-iodized salt for fermentation — iodine can inhibit beneficial bacteria.
2
2-3.5% brine is standard for vegetable fermentation. Higher concentrations slow fermentation.

Open formula

Salt (g) = Water (g) × Target% / (100 - Target%)

Uses weight-based calculation for accurate brine concentration. Weight-based is more precise than volume-based for consistent results.

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